Maintenance Technician

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This role is located in Calverton, NY. Citarella offers an engaging work environment and a variety of opportunities to advance and grow your skillset.

• Provided pay range: $21.00/hr – $23.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera and his commitment to superior quality, Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full‑scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. A family‑run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food and delight customers with a finest selection of seafood, beef, pastries, cheeses, and more.

• Perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety and maintenance systems.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment and scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Report to work on the provided schedule, neatly groomed, in complete uniform, and attend all departmental meetings.
• Follow department daily/weekly cleaning schedule of filters, degreasing, stoves, and various deep cleaning.
• Additional duties may be required as directed by team lead, supervisor, or manager.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC.
• Experience with welding, plumbing, refrigeration, cooking equipment, carpentry, and electrical.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Ability to safely handle and operate warehouse equipment.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Basic understanding of food safety practices (quality control, rotation, etc.).
• Ability to perform physical requirements such as standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 20–75 pounds for extended periods.
• Position requires manual dexterity, visual skills, and ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, conduct business‑related mathematics, and analyze data as required.
• Ability to work within various temperature‑controlled environments.
• Attend schedule, neatly groomed, and in complete uniform.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following Citarella’s standards.
• Work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs change.

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company‑sponsored life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industry: Food and Beverage Services.

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